Also known as: ACC boss · Mr Noa
Paulus Noa — retired director general of Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission, served 20 years establishing the institution from its 2006 inception.
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New Era
Paulus Noa urged his successor to uphold rule of law and resist political pressure
“Former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) director general Paulus Noa has urged his successor, Bryan Eiseb, to uphold the rule of law, resist public and political pressure.”
A note from Noa … uphold law, resist political pressure, Eiseb toldNamibian Sun
Paulus Noa says politicians never interfered with ACC's work
“Outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) director general Paulus Noa says politicians never once interfered with the commission's work, despite the ACC pursuing cases against seni...”
ACC never bowed to politicians, Noa saysNamibian Sun
Paulus Noa spent two decades working to save public institutions from corruption
“One Noah built an ark to save humanity from a flood, while Namibia's Noa spent two decades working from what looks remarkably like one, trying to save public institutions from a flood of corruption.”
WEEKENDER'S ROAST: The burden of being called Noa, even without an hNamibian Sun
Paulus Noa prepares to leave office after almost twenty years
“Paulus Noa's frustration, as he prepares to leave office after almost twenty years, is that he never enjoyed the luxury of such finality.”
WEEKENDER'S ROAST: The burden of being called Noa, even without an hThe Namibian
ACC director general Paulus Noa is friends with Judge Boas Usiku
“Judge Boas Usiku informed the four accused – former attorney general and minister of justice Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, Otneel Shuudifonya and Pius Mwatelulo – and lawyers representing the respondents in the matter that he decided not to hear the case assigned to him because he and the second respondent cited in the matter, ACC director general Paulus Noa, are friends.”
Fishrot civil case judge recuses himself over ACC chief friendshipThe Namibian
Paulus Noa warned that emergency procurement processes at health ministry vulnerable to abuse
“In October 2025, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) director Paulus Noa warned that emergency procurement processes at the health ministry are particularly vulnerable to abuse.”
Urgent N$1b health tender blockedThe Namibian
Paulus Noa has led the Anti-Corruption Commission since its establishment in February 2006
“Noa has led the ACC since its establishment in February 2006.”
Eiseb nominated to succeed Noa at ACCThe Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa has a term that is drawing to an end as Anti-Corruption Commission director general
“There has been public debate for years about the effectiveness of prosecutor general (PG) Martha Imalwa and Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa, whose terms are drawing to an end.”
Editorial: Betrayal of the TechnocratsWindhoek Observer
Paulus Noa has led ACC since its inception in February 2006
“Noa, who has led the ACC since its inception in February 2006, is completing his fourth five-year term later this month.”
Calls grow for new ACC bossWindhoek Observer
ACC director general Paulus Noa said he was not aware of the complaint the whistleblower complaint
“ACC director general Paulus Noa told the Windhoek Observer on Monday that he was not aware of the complaint and could not comment on its contents.”
Whistleblower alleges corruption at NIPDBFormer Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa has advised his successor, Bryan Eiseb, to uphold the rule of law and resist public and political pressure, cautioning that public opinion should never dictate investigative decisions and warning against entertaining personal, material, or political agendas.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Former Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa has advised his successor, Bryan Eiseb, to uphold the rule of law and resist public and political pressure, cautioning that public opinion should never dictate investigative decisions and warning against entertaining personal, material, or political agendas.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa said politicians never interfered with the commission's work, despite its pursuit of cases against senior figures.
21 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Namibian Sun opinion column draws parallels between Paulus Noa's twenty-year tenure leading the Anti-Corruption Commission and the biblical Noah, comparing the building's ark-like appearance and the challenge of warning society about corruption that many refuse to acknowledge.
18 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nominated Bryan Eiseb as the new Anti-Corruption Commission director general following a prime ministerial motion; Parliament approved without objection. During the Assembly debate, urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa urged Eiseb to lead the institution "like a wolf and not a donkey," warning against allowing the ACC to be weaponised for political or tribal agendas and stressing the need for independent operation.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Judge Boas Usiku recused himself from hearing a wide-ranging application by four Fishrot fraud and corruption accused in the Windhoek High Court after determining that his friendship with ACC director general Paulus Noa could create a view of bias. The application, in which the accused seek to restrain the prosecutor general from continuing their criminal prosecution until their civil case is decided, was postponed to 9 July.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Paulus Noa, who established Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission from scratch in 2006 and served as its director general for 20 years, is stepping down with Bryan Eiseb nominated as his successor. During his tenure, the ACC processed over 7,500 corruption complaints and expanded to include forensic, intelligence, and anti-money laundering divisions.
3 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services' procurement committee has blocked senior officials' proposal to bypass public tender procedures for a N$1-billion medicine purchase, citing concerns that emergency procurement could be abused. The tender was meant to address medicine shortages at public hospitals and clinics.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Financial Intelligence Centre director Bryan Eiseb as the new director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission, to succeed Paulus Noa whose term ends this month. If approved by parliament, Eiseb will serve a five-year term.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian editorial argues that senior officials—advisers, executive directors, chief executives and civil servants—have a duty to speak truth to power and not remain silent to stay close to authority, citing the upcoming transitions of the prosecutor general and Anti-Corruption Commission director general.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
With Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General Paulus Noa's tenure ending this month after leading the agency since its 2006 inception, voices including former parliament member Hidipo Hamata are calling for new leadership and endorsing candidates like legal practitioner Norman Tjombe. Affirmative Repositioning MP Job Amupanda confirmed his party is engaging government to ensure the ACC director-general and deputy director-general positions are advertised before their June/July expiry.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An anonymous complaint submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission has alleged corruption, nepotism, favouritism and governance irregularities at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board under former CEO Nangula Uaandja between 2021 and 2025. The allegations, which have not been independently verified, include claims of recruitment irregularities, including the appointment of Tinus Fourie to positions without public advertisement or interview.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Paulus Noa, director general of the ACC, has cautioned that public officials attending workshops and training programmes unrelated to their duties signals growing corruption.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Anti-Corruption Commission's Deputy Director-General Erna van der Merwe called public resource mismanagement "a cancer that eats away at the moral fabric of society" while delivering remarks at a consultative workshop in Omusati Region. The workshop aimed to gather stakeholder input for the development of the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–2030.
10 May 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial in The Namibian questions the pace of the Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into corruption allegations at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, citing files provided by former health minister Bernard Haufiku in 2020 and warning that prolonged delays undermine accountability and discourage witnesses.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-corruption Commission is investigating multiple cases of theft and fraud within the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which also launched its own internal investigation after discovering alleged stock manipulation and diversion of pharmaceutical supplies within the Central Medical Stores. The ministry has reassigned implicated staff members pending investigation outcomes.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission held a consultative workshop in Keetmanshoop with //Kharas regional stakeholders to gather input for the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026-2030. ACC Director General Paulus Noa emphasized that fighting corruption and promoting ethical values is a collective responsibility requiring preventative measures across all sectors of society.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
TransNamib has suspended executives Webster Gonzo (human capital) and Alynsia Platt (properties) following an internal investigation into property contracts allegedly concluded without proper procurement procedures while Gonzo was acting CEO. The suspensions stem from findings in a 2022 Ernst and Young forensic audit that identified numerous irregularities in TransNamib's property management, including inadequate oversight, manipulated lease agreements, and N$700 000 in performance bonuses paid to executives while the company recorded monthly losses.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian editorial argues that while Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa's 20-year tenure has run its course, the focus should be on comprehensive institutional reform including funding, talent attraction, and leadership quality rather than on individual personalities or politically motivated appointments.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
State prosecutor Justine Shiweda was mourned at a memorial service in Onambango village near Ondangwa on Friday, attended by the Prime Minister representing the President, along with cabinet ministers, senior officials, and traditional leaders, ahead of his burial.
14 February 2026 · Informanté →
Former prime minister Nahas Angula has defended Anti-Corruption Commission head Paulus Noa's performance despite recent criticism calling for a more transparent and independent appointment process. Political analysts and former officials argue the next ACC leader should be impartial, free from political ties, and subject to parliamentary oversight and public vetting.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested the mother of fugitive businessman Victor Malima in the Oshana region on Friday, allegedly for involvement in illicit financial transactions and business registrations linked to criminal proceeds connected to the ongoing Namcor-Enercon corruption investigation. Malima remains at large and has been described as a key facilitator in the case.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed that the mother of fugitive Victor Malima was arrested on Friday in the north and brought to Windhoek for a first court appearance. She is the 13th suspect in the Namcor corruption and fraud scandal; Malima himself has been on the run since July of last year.
8 February 2026 · New Era →
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested the mother of fugitive Victor Malima as its investigation into the Namcor corruption case expands. The arrest brings the number of suspects in the case to 13, and follows recent arrests including a former Bank Windhoek employee.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
The mother of fugitive businessman Victor Malima was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on Friday in northern Namibia and is expected to appear in court on Monday. The ACC director general said her arrest is linked to the ongoing investigation into Malima, who is wanted in connection with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia corruption case.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission is probing urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa over a N$4.9 million government tender won by his company, with particular focus on the authenticity of a tax compliance certificate he used to bid for the contract. Sankwasa claims a deceased Zimbabwean business associate obtained the certificate from Namra, but denies wrongdoing and characterizes the investigation as a witch hunt.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Anti-Corruption Commission investigator Werner Ngashikuao says Namibia's inefficient justice system, rather than the ACC itself, is responsible for unresolved corruption cases. He cites severe manpower shortages in the Prosecutor General's office, case processing delays exceeding 10 or 20 years, witness unavailability, and poor court administration as systemic obstacles to prosecution.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →